India is the definition of a well-rounded individual
who is both motivated and motivating to others. She
is an exemplary young woman with a positive
attitude and more vision than mere eyes could ever
behold.���
Thomas Drum (Williamsville, NY) was honored
for his achievements in the area of transition. Tom is
a 20 year-old student with hydrocephalus that
resulted in the following additional disabilities: legal
blindness, cerebral palsy, sensory processing disorder,
developmental disabilities, and a seizure disorder.
Tom is part of a career readiness program that helps
prepare him for work by immersing him in multiple
internships. As part of this experience, Tom also has
to learn to travel to work independently. Tom is also
one of the coaches for his high school football team
and is working towards becoming a certified coach.
Theresa Drum had this to say of her son, ���He hopes,
he dreams, he works hard, he believes in himself and
others. He does not give up on his vision for his
future to be independent and to contribute to society.
He is an example every day to those around him that
.���
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